In-Demand Principal project Jobs in Townsville Qld

Advisor (Project Controls)
Queensland Government —New Townsville City QLD
- Part-time
- Remote
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Relocation assistance
- Annual leave
11d
Business Manager - William Ross State High School
Queensland Government —New Townsville City QLD
- Temporary
6d
Environmental Impact Assessment Lead
AECOM —South Townsville QLD
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Bachelor's degree
- Budgeting
Principal Geotechnical Engineer
WSP —New Townsville City QLD
- Hybrid work
- Construction experience
- In-person
- Leadership
- Relocation assistance
- Work from home
Principal Structural Engineer
WSP —New Townsville City QLD
- Business development
Principal Environmental Scientist – Contaminated Land - Relocate to Darwin
AECOM —New Townsville City QLD
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Budgeting
- Communication skills
- Relocation assistance
1d
Principal Structural Engineer
AECOM —South Townsville QLD
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
Associate Civil Engineer - Water Utilities
WSP —New Townsville City QLD
- Management
- Construction experience
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Parental leave
Principal Engineer – Roads and Highways
SMEC —New Townsville City QLD
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Business development
- Bachelor's degree
- Parental leave
Principal Civil Engineer - Infrastructure Design & Delivery - Relocate to Adelaide
AECOM —New Townsville City QLD
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AutoCAD
- Civil engineering
- Relocation assistance
7d
Senior Electrical Engineer
Orana Engineering —New Townsville City QLD
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Bachelor's degree
- Business

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Advisor (Project Controls)

Queensland Government -
New Townsville City QLD

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Job Details

Part-time
11 days ago

Benefits

Relocation assistance
Annual leave
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Salary packaging

Qualifications

SAP
Analysis skills
Financial management
Assistive technologies
Communication skills

Full Job Description

In this exciting opportunity, you will lead a high-performing Finance and Project Controls team, ensuring the systems, processes and insights are in place to support effective project delivery. Working closely with Project Managers and the Principal Advisor (Program Performance), you will contribute across the full project lifecycle, delivering strong governance, oversight and consistency.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and high-performing leader who will:

Lead and develop a high-performing team, providing coaching, guidance and capability uplift in project controls
Embed and maintain best-practice controls to ensure consistency, quality and compliance across the district
Oversee project financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting and variance analysis
Ensure projects and contracts are appropriately approved and managed, including changes to scope, time and budget
Deliver clear and timely program reporting to support decision-making across QTRIP projects
Provide advice and support in project scheduling, governance and performance monitoring.

Experience in a similar role would be highly regarded, along with knowledge of SAP, 3PCM or similar systems, or the demonstrated ability to quickly acquire this knowledge.

The role requires experience in financial support functions, including an understanding of relevant policies, procedures and systems, and the ability to lead and develop team capability.

You will bring strong analytical and communication skills to interpret data, identify issues and engage effectively with stakeholders. You will also demonstrate the ability to manage competing priorities and contribute positively to team outcomes. Knowledge of project scheduling and demonstrated financial management capability, including providing analysis, advice and support, will be important to success in this role.

Mandatory requirements:

A pre-employment criminal history check is required due to access to sensitive information
Must have the right to work in Australia
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a serious discipline history check

Further information can be found in the attached role description.

What we offer:

Competitive remuneration, including generous superannuation and leave provisions.
Five weeks of annual leave plus an additional leave day each year, with access to Volunteer and Community Service Leave.
Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Flexible working arrangements, such as working from home, part-time hours, and flexible start/finish times (subject to approval).
Employer superannuation contributions up to 12.75%.
Annual leave loading.
Salary packaging arrangements.
Wellbeing initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Program.
Generous parental leave entitlements.
Relocation assistance.

Diversity and Inclusion:

At Transport and Main Roads, we foster a workplace culture built on respect, dignity and fairness. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and women.

If you require additional support or adjustments, such as interpreting services, assistive technologies, or specific physical accommodations, please let us know to ensure you can showcase your abilities during the recruitment process.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/697968/26
Closing Date: Friday 28 August 2026<space>This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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principal project jobs in townsville qld

Advisor (Project Controls)

Business Manager - William Ross State High School

Environmental Impact Assessment Lead

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Principal Structural Engineer

Principal Environmental Scientist – Contaminated Land - Relocate to Darwin

Principal Structural Engineer

Associate Civil Engineer - Water Utilities

Principal Engineer – Roads and Highways

Principal Civil Engineer - Infrastructure Design & Delivery - Relocate to Adelaide

Senior Electrical Engineer

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